Req ID: 46468 Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role NNS Quality Assurance Engineering (Final Certification/Material Investigation Team) is seeking a motivated individual to come join us! This individual would work with Material Investigation Leads to maintain operational specifications for the Material Investigation process, to include but not limited to ensuring procedures are maintained in accordance with best practices and process improvements. Analyzes material issues to ensure all liabilities are documented and confirms issues are adjudicated with appropriate objective quality evidence (OQE) from customers. Works as liaison between key stakeholders to coordinate material issue resolution. Reviews status of Material Investigations; manages schedules and prepares status reports to team, immediate management, and customers. Prepares Letter of Notification (LON) for government officials, as needed. The ideal candidate should be a proactive, team-oriented, resourceful, independent/critical thinker, solutions-focused, adaptable, and flexible individual that can work with minimal supervision. It is preferred that the candidate have experience with material traceability using SAP, DDMS, and COGNOS. Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary due to the collaborative nature of this position with the other functional areas of NNS, as well as external customers. Occasional work may be needed in order to support ship certification meetings and material investigations that happen outside of normal office hours. Must Have Bachelors Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelors Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate Associates Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience Nice to Have Prior experience/exposure to SAP, DDMS, and COGNOS Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel. Proficiency with SAP and COGNOS. Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to work in a close team environment as a strong team player. Excellent organizational and customer service skills with a strong attention to detail. Performs deckplate surveillance to ensure processes conform to established standards. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adjust to change and enjoy challenges of new problems or situations. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements an influence change. Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.